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Pratt & Whitney and Seven Q Seven Sign Contract with Northrop Grumman to Re-engine the U.S. Air Force Joint STARS Fleet
 
EAST HARTFORD, Conn.
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Pratt & Whitney's JT8D-219 is a derivative of one of the world's most popular commercial jet engines. Commercial, FAA-certified JT8D-200 series propulsion systems are currently operating on Boeing 727 and MD80 aircraft. "The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman's selection of the JT8D-219
propulsion system demonstrates confidence in our product and our team," said
The JT8D-219 Joint STARS configuration offers a cost-effective, simplified installation approach. This fuel-efficient power system affords a 20-percent fuel burn improvement, which will increase the Joint STARS time on-station in its surveillance orbit. Powered by Pratt & Whitney engines, the U.S. Air Force's Joint STARS aircraft are projected to be in service for another 20 years or more. Pratt & Whitney will be responsible for delivering the JT8D-219 engines and Seven Q Seven will supply the propulsion nacelle system, which includes the struts, cowl doors, inlets, reversers, and systems, in collaboration with its key suppliers: Goodrich Corporation's Aerostructures team and The Nordam Group. Pratt & Whitney military engines include the F100 family that powers the F-15 and F-16, the F119 for the F-22 Raptor, the F135 for the F-35 Lightning II, the F117 for the C-17 Globemaster III, the J52 for the EA-6B Prowler, the TF33 powering AWACS/Joint STARS/B-52/KC-135 aircraft, and TF30 for the F-111. In addition, Pratt & Whitney offers a global network of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and military aftermarket services (MAS) focused on maintaining engine readiness for our customers. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service
of aircraft engines, space propulsion systems and industrial gas turbines.
United Technologies, based in
Steven Lowry Jennifer Whitlow
P&W Military Engines Pratt & Whitney
1.860.557.0122 1.860.565.9600
steven.lowry@pw.utc.com jennifer.whitlow@pw.utc.com
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